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How to Avoid Posts Getting Cut Off in Instagram Feed
How to Avoid Posts Getting Cut Off in Instagram Feed

In this article we cover sizing restrictions and text placement to avoid elements getting cropped when viewed from the Instagram feed.

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Written by Kodie Talley
Updated over a week ago

When creating an Instagram graphic, it's important to know the sizing restrictions and where to place text and elements so that they won't get cut-off and cropped when you see the post from your feed.

Carousel Posts

Carousel Posts Size: 1080 x 1350 px OR 4:5 aspect ratio

✍🏻 Note: Only what's within the 1080x1080 square will show when posted on Instagram.

All C&C cover slide templates are created with this cropping in mind.

However, if it is a slide that goes after a cover slide, it will be full page and it may get cut off. This is because it is not intended to be the cover slide so we do not recommend using it as such.

How to avoid getting cropped: In Canva Select File > Show Rulers & Guides > Then click & drag your mouse down from the top of the screen until you reach 135 > Repeat this process until you reach 1215.

For Instagram Reels

Only the 1080 x 1080 square will show in your Instagram profile feed for reel covers.

We design all of reel covers with this in mind.

To create a reel cover that does not get cropped in Canva: Select File > Show Rulers & Guides > Then click & drag your mouse down from the top of the screen until you reach 420 > Repeat this process until you reach 1500.

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